DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS October 2018...John Klett, of West Chester, Chester County, was denied certification as a certified public accountant based upon being convicted of numerous felony

DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS October 2018

Acting Secretary of State Robert Torres announced that 242 disciplinary actions have been taken by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs’ 29 professional licensing boards, and the Division of Legislation and Notaries of the Bureau of Commission, Elections, and Legislation:

PA Board of Accountancy PA Architects Licensure Board PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners PA Board of Barber Examiners PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

PA Board of Chiropractic PA Board of Cosmetology PA Board of Crane Operators PA Board of Dentistry PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists PA Board of Funeral Directors PA Board of Landscape Architects PA Board of Massage Therapy PA Board of Medicine Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public PA Board of Nursing PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure PA Board of Optometry PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine PA Board of Pharmacy PA Board of Physical Therapy PA Board of Podiatry PA Board of Psychology Real Estate Commission PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons PA Board of Veterinary Medicine

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Actions by County The specific actions listed below were taken against individuals or firms in these counties:

County # of

Actions County

# of Actions

Adams 0 Lackawanna 4

Allegheny 22 Lancaster 9

Armstrong 1 Lawrence 1

Beaver 2 Lebanon 3

Bedford 0 Lehigh 4

Berks 6 Luzerne 3

Blair 3 Lycoming 5

Bradford 0 McKean 0

Bucks 7 Mercer 0

Butler 1 Mifflin 1

Cambria 3 Monroe 2

Cameron 0 Montgomery 17

Carbon 3 Montour 1

Centre 1 Northampton 1

Chester 5 Northumberland 0

Clarion 0 Perry 0

Clearfield 1 Philadelphia 23

Clinton 0 Pike 1

Columbia 0 Potter 0

Crawford 2 Schuylkill 2

Cumberland 3 Snyder 1

Dauphin 4 Somerset 1

Delaware 12 Sullivan 0

Elk 0 Susquehanna 0

Erie 4 Tioga 1

Fayette 1 Union 1

Forest 0 Venango 1

Franklin 1 Warren 1

Fulton 0 Washington 3

Greene 0 Wayne 1

Huntingdon 1 Westmoreland 9

Indiana 1 Wyoming 0

Jefferson 1 York 6

Juniata 0 Total in-State actions 187

Actions taken against professionals with non-PA addresses 55

Total 242

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PA Board of Accountancy Allegheny County Earl C. Aussenberg, certificate and license no. CA013473L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $5,000 because he engaged in public accounting during a period in which

he did not hold a current license. (10/02/18)

Aussenberg Bernson & Perilman PC, license no. AF001280L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was

ordered to pay a civil penalty of $5,000 and costs of investigation of $427.16 because it held itself out as

being composed of certified public accountants while its license was lapsed. (10/02/18)

Berks County Douglas G Werley, certificate and license no. CA033475L, of Blandon, Berks County, voluntarily

surrendered his certificate and license to engage in the practice as a certified public accountant, because

he pled guilty, pled nolo contendere, or was found guilty of a felony under any Federal or State law or the

laws of any foreign jurisdiction and convicted of a felony offense under the Criminal History Record

Information Act. (10/02/18)

Bucks County Judith Anne Baldasari, certificate and license no. CA017827L, of Doylestown, Bucks County, was

required to pay a civil penalty of $2,500, because she failed to timely complete a peer review for the

renewal period January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2017, that was required as a condition of renewal.

(10/02/18)

Chester County John Klett, of West Chester, Chester County, was denied certification as a certified public accountant

based upon being convicted of numerous felony and misdemeanor offenses. (05/01/18)

Delaware County Ian Patrick Kauffman, certificate and license no. CA056431, of Media, Delaware County, was required to

pay a civil penalty of $2,500 and costs of investigation of $504.57, because he engaged in the practice of

public accounting during a period in which he did not hold a current license, failed to timely complete a

peer review for the renewal period January 1, 2016, to December 31, 2017, that was a required condition

of renewal. (10/02/18)

Lehigh County McPhillips CPA & Company LLC, license no. AF056593, of Coopersburg, Lehigh County, had a public

reprimand placed on its disciplinary record with the Board, paid a civil penalty of $2,000 and costs of

investigation in the amount of $246.68 because it operated as an accounting firm in the Commonwealth

while not currently licensed and registered under the law. (10/02/18)

Philadelphia County Howard Charles Lapensohn, CPA, license no. CA022971L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (05/09 /18)

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PA Architects Licensure Board

Out of State Michael William Jones, of Elmira, New York, was granted a probationary PA license for no less than two

years based on committing fraud, misstatements or misrepresentation of facts on an application.

(05/30/18)

PA Board of Auctioneer Examiners

Erie County Howard J. Hammond IV, license no. AU003978, of Union City, Erie County, was suspended for failing to

pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (06/19/18)

Philadelphia County Piedmont Auctions, license no. AY002172, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for

failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (06 /19/18)

Westmoreland County Daniel Kenneth Pletcher, license no. AU005239, of Latrobe, Westmoreland County, was revoked and a

$97,500 civil penalty imposed because of his felony and misdemeanor convictions. (05/21/18)

Out of State Lincoln W. Briscoe, PA license no. AU003684R, of Miami, Florida, was revoked and assessed a civil

penalty of $1000 for engaging in the practice of auctioneering when he was not licensed. (07/10/18)

PA Board of Barber Examiners Allegheny County Michael A. Brisco, d/b/a Good Fellaz Hair Inc, LLC Shop, license no. BO432789, of Pittsburgh,

Allegheny County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (08/22/18)

Huntingdon County Vincent M. Pahula, license no. BL047506L, of Huntingdon, Huntingdon County, was suspended for at

least five years immediately stayed in favor of probation, based upon his felony conviction. (07/25/18)

Lancaster County John Rodriguez d/b/a New York Barber Shop, license no. BO432980, of Lancaster, Lancaster County,

was issued a public reprimand and assessed a $500 civil penalty, based upon operating an establishment

without the supervision of a designated manager barber or other designated licensee and failed to meet

minimum maintenance and sanitation requirements. (07/27/18)

Monroe County Nathaniel Anderson, license no. BL054699, of Tobyhanna, Monroe County, was indefinitely suspended,

said suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation, based upon his felony convictions. (07/27/18)

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Montgomery County Aleen Darden, license nos. BL052800 and BM093609, of Norristown, Montgomery County, was

suspended for two years immediately stayed in favor of probation, based upon her felony conviction.

(05/03/18)

Philadelphia County Howard Tuck, license no. BL052057, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was issued a public

reprimand, based upon his felony convictions. (07/27/18)

Von Smith, d/b/a Blade Runnerz Barber Shop, license no. BO434179, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia

County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (08/16/18)

Anthony Serrano, d/b/a II Sharp Barbershop Shop, license no. BO433239, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia


PA Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers

Philadelphia County Michael R. Hamilton, license no. LAT000448, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for a

minimum of four years and was assessed a civil penalty in the amount of $500 based on his felony

conviction. (01/05/18)

PA Board of Chiropractic Out of State Braheem Zaki Tolbert, of Petersburg, Virginia, had his application for license to practice chiropractic

denied based on receiving disciplinary action from another state. (05/23/18)

PA Board of Cosmetology Allegheny County Jamie L. Lunz, license no. CO253524, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was indefinitely suspended for

no less than six months and assessed a $500 civil penalty, based on her felony conviction. (08/22/18)

Christina I. Wisniowski, license, no. CO230223L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended for

failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (06/21/18)

Ricarla Carter d/b/a Ricarla’s Creations Hair Studio, license no. CB124241, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny


Anthony A. Mankoski-Hilinski, license, no. CT177062, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended

for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (08/20/18)

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Beaver County Shawneen N. Bentley, license no. CO263594, of Aliquippa, Beaver County, was indefinitely suspended

for a minimum of two years immediately stayed to probation, based on her felony convictions. (07/10/18)

Doan Ngoc Nguyen d/b/a New York Nails and Spa, esthetician salon license no. CZ117896, of Monaca,

Beaver County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (08/28/18)

Carbon County Angel L. Prado t/d/b/a A’s Family Cuts Salon, license no. CB124606, of Lehighton, Carbon County, was

suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (08/28/18)

Clearfield County Cassidy L. Bowman, license, no. CO288687, of Clearfield, Clearfield County, was suspended for failing

to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (08/28/18)

Dauphin County Judy A. Clingan, d/b/a Being Mind Body Spirit, license no. CB047369L, of Hummelstown, Dauphin


Delaware County Brianna N. Johnson, license, no. CO281168, of Upper Darby, Delaware County, was suspended for


Rosemarie Abruzzese, license no. CQ116683, of Secane, Delaware County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than two years immediately stayed to probation, based on her felony convictions. (07/10/18)

Wanda E. Warren & Mandy M. Hinrichsen t/d/b/a Media Hair Stop, license no. CB103662L, of Media,

Delaware County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (08/20/18)

Fayette County Timothy T. Barnhart, license no. CO214338L, of La Belle, Fayette County, was indefinitely suspended

immediately stayed to probation, based upon multiple felony convictions. (08/09/18)

Lancaster County Hair Salon at Meadow Ridge t/d/b/a Osborne Associates, Inc., license no. CB119529, of Willow Street,

Lancaster County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (08/23/18)

Theresa A. Sever, license no. CO272954, of Marietta, Lancaster County, was placed on probation for

three years based upon her felony conviction. (08/09/18)

Lehigh County Briana R. Irizarry, license, no. CO286760, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was suspended for failing to


Montgomery County Zoe Sky Scherz-Meili, license, no. CO270279, of Elkins Park, Montgomery County, was suspended for


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Penelope M. Parrella, license, no. CM012804L, of Hatboro, Montgomery County, was suspended for


Kristie Saras Pugliese, license, no. CO253213, of Ambler, Montgomery County, was suspended for


Philadelphia County Thuy Thi Nguyen, license, no. CO276356, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for


Antonio Kemp, Jeannine Gatewood and Yolanda Walker d/b/a Suite Extensions, license no. CB126586,

of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil

penalty. (08/16/18)

Svetwedien Muhammad t/d/b/a Stylistics Hair Salon, license no. CB126698, of Philadelphia,

Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (08/16/18)

Margaret Gallagher Mason, license, no. CO223919L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was

suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (08/20/18)

Enrique H. Abreu t/d/b/a H A Beauty Salon, cosmetology salon license no. CB125144, of Philadelphia,

Philadelphia County, was suspended for failing to pay a previously imposed civil penalty. (08/20/18)

Westmoreland County Danielle N. Veahman, license, no. CO236215L, of Latrobe, Westmoreland County, was suspended for


York County Elegant Nails and Spa, license nos. CY196311 and CZ117815, of York, York County, was assessed a

$1,500 civil penalty based upon gross incompetence and unethical practice of nail technology. (08/09/18)

PA Board of Crane Operators No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Dentistry

Out of State Nicholas Marshall, PA license no. DS022829L, of Manchester, New Hampshire, was reprimanded and issued a civil penalty of $2500 based on disciplinary action taken by another state. (04/11/17)

Joseph Jay Gorfien, PA license no. DS022583L, of Coral Springs, Florida, was automatically suspended

based on his felony convictions under the Drug Act. (04/26/18)

PA Board of Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists No disciplinary actions taken.

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PA Board of Funeral Directors

Monroe County Joseph A. Fantasia, license no. FD139272, of Stroudsburg, Monroe County, was revoked and a $10,000

civil penalty imposed for his practice of fraud or deceit in obtaining a license and for violating a statute in

another state concerning the profession of funeral directing (05/18/2018).

Philadelphia County Vince N. Baker, F.D., license nos. FD013127L and FS013127L, last known of Philadelphia, Philadelphia

County, was suspended, immediately stayed in favor of probation for no less than one year, and a $2,000

civil penalty imposed for his practice of the funeral profession on a lapsed and expired license (05/18/18).

Baker Funeral Home, Ltd., license no. FF000110L, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was suspended,

immediately stayed in favor of probation for no less than one year, and a $4,000 civil penalty imposed for

its practice of the funeral profession on a lapsed and expired license (05/18/18).

PA Board of Landscape Architects No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Massage Therapy

Berks County Cynthia Lynne Arnold, license no. MSG012154, of Reading, Berks County, was suspended for a

minimum of three years retroactive to April 10, 2018, based on findings she violated the terms of a

previous board order. (07/02/18)

Bucks County Amanda Herlihy, of Bensalem, Bucks County, was granted a license to practice massage therapy by

examination, said license immediately placed on probation, based on applicant’s crimes of moral

turpitude. (02/28/18)

Erie County Monica Abbate, of Erie, Erie County, was issued a $4,300 civil penalty, assessed a $375.25 cost of

investigation fee and ordered to cease and desist, based upon employing four unlicensed individuals to

provide massage therapy services. (07/03/18)

Philadelphia County Ann G. Rosenblum, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was denied licensure based on her conviction

of a crime of moral turpitude, her inability to practice with reasonable skill and safety, failure to disclose

pending criminal charges and questionable moral character. (07/25/18)

Wayne County Candace L. Frisbie, license no. MSG005468, of Honesdale, Wayne County, was placed on probation for

three years subject to the terms of the Board order based on her felony conviction. (06/25/18)

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PA Board of Medicine Allegheny County Ted. R. Evans, license no. YM003346L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to April 9, 2018, based upon being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to

patients by reason of illness, addiction to hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs or alcohol and failure to

submit to a mental and physical examination. (08/06/18)

Mark R. Foster, license no. MD023955E, of Bridgeville, Allegheny County, had his license to practice as

a medical physician and surgeon temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his

continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health

and safety. (10/18/2018)

Bucks County David Lawall, license nos. PO000060 and OH000105, of Newtown, Bucks County, had a public

reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board and paid a civil penalty of $1500,

because he practiced as an orthotist/prosthetist from January 5, 2015, until June 20, 2016, while his

licenses were lapsed and expired. (10/23/18)

Carbon County Teresa Elizabeth Hubbard, license no. YM012986, of Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, had her license to

practice as a respiratory therapist indefinitely suspended for no less than three years retroactive to

February 8, 2018, for violating a previous Board order. (05/23/18)

Dana Joyce Morgan-Buck, license no. BH003352, of Palmerton, Carbon County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to April 17, 2018, because she violated terms and

conditions of a previous Board order. (07/05/18)

Crawford County Brennan Phillip Wetherbee, license no. YM014921, of Cochranton, Crawford County, was indefinitely

suspended based on being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety by reason of illness and

made misleading, deceptive, untrue or fraudulent representations in obtaining a license. (06/15/18)

Delaware County Edward Sannoh Forson, license no. BH001051, of Collingdale, Delaware County, was indefinitely

suspended and assessed a $1000 civil penalty based on receiving ARD in the disposition of felony

charges. (06/07/18)

Jose Luis Boggio, license no. MD427979, of Drexel Hill, Delaware County, will be ordered to pay an

assessment fee in the amount of $3,000 towards costs of investigation; and he shall attend and

successfully complete at least ten (10) hours of remedial education dedicated on the topic of medical

record keeping and two (2) hours of remedial education related to the topic of the proper prescribing of

Benzodiazepines. (10/23/18)

Erie County Raymond W. McAllister, license no. MD066253L, of Erie, Erie County, was indefinitely suspended for a

minimum period of sixty (60) days and upon reinstatement, his license shall be indefinitely suspended for

no less than three (3) years, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three (3)

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years of probation under the Disciplinary Monitoring Unit, subject to the terms and conditions of the

Board; and he shall attend and successfully complete the “Professional Boundaries and Ethics Course”

during the period of active suspension, because he violated the law by engaging in sexual behavior with a

current patient. (10/23/18)

Franklin County Tunde Tolani Tijani, license no. MD056431L, of Greencastle, Franklin County, was assessed a $7,930.73

cost of investigation based on engaging in immoral conduct. (05/23/18)

Lackawanna County Steven Joseph Kravitz, license no. MA003033L, of Archbald, Lackawanna County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three (3) years, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less

than three (3) years of probation, unless that period of probation is extended or modified for cause by

mutual agreement of the Respondent and the Professional Health Monitoring Unit, Disciplinary

Monitoring Unit subject to the terms and conditions of the Board, because he is unable to practice the

profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or addiction to drugs or alcohol.

(10/23/18)

Montgomery County Nalini Mehta, license no. MD020206E, of Lansdale, Montgomery County, was assessed a $1,000 civil

penalty and was required to submit evidence of having completed all missing continuing education within

6 months based on Dr. Mehta’s failure to complete required education during the applicable biennial

reporting period and for making misleading, deceptive, untrue or fraudulent representations in obtaining

licensure. (06/27/18)

Snyder County Ahmed Kneifati, license no. MD037158L, of Selinsgrove, Snyder County, was placed on indefinite

probation based on disciplinary action taken by another state. (06/06/18)

Westmoreland County Nabil Jabbour, license no. MD028428E, of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, was temporarily

suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice within the Commonwealth may

be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (10/09/2018)

Milad Ishak Shaker, license no. MD437512, of Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, was temporarily

suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice within the Commonwealth may

be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (10/09/2018)

Susan B. Reamer, license no. YM002114L, of Irwin, Westmoreland County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to December 6, 2017, and assessed a $227.50 cost of investigation based on her failure to

comply with a Board Order to submit for an evaluation. (05/22/18)

York County William Scott Wolfe, license no. MD417360, of York, York County, paid a civil penalty of $1,000 and

costs of investigation of $1,114.60; was suspended for a period of one year; and shall attend and

successfully complete remedial education, because he engaged in unprofessional conduct, is guilty of

immoral or unprofessional conduct, and acted outside the scope of his license, in that he engaged in

sexual behavior with a patient. (10/23/18)

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Out of State Roger A. Browne, of Margate, Florida, was denied PA licensure based on a felony conviction. (08/06/18)

Scharazard Lee Gray, PA license no. MD427277, of Pettibone, North Dakota, was reprimanded and

assessed a $500 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of

another state. (06/25/18)

Brent Edward Clark, PA license no. MD042270L, of Morgantown, West Virginia, was automatically

suspended based on his felony convictions under the Drug Act. (07/12/18)

George Edmond Smith, PA license no. MD034972E, of Sulpher, Louisiana, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three years retroactive to October 31, 2017, because he violated terms and conditions of a

previous Board order. (06/22/18)

Kwadwo Gyarteng-Dakwa, PA license no. MD439277, of Greensboro, North Carolina, was placed on

probation for no less than six months based on disciplinary action taken by other states. (06/19/18)

Ivan Dario Baraque, of West Nyack, New York, was granted a PA license to practice medicine and

surgery, such license being immediately indefinitely and actively suspended based on his felony


Jeremy Theodore Reed, PA license no. MD439377, of Harker Heights, Texas, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three years, such suspension shall be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three

years or probation, subject to the Board's terms and conditions, because he was unable to practice the

profession with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness, addiction to hallucinogenic,

narcotic or other drugs or alcohol, or mental incompetence (10/23/18)

Bonnie L. Chen, PA license no. MD422582, of Livingston, New Jersey, was ordered to permanently and

voluntarily surrender her license because she had a license or other authorization to practice the

profession disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state. (10/23/18)

Brian Roy Altman, PA license no. MD427153, of Woodstock, Virginia, was publicly reprimanded

because he had a license or other authorization to practice the profession suspended, revoked, refused or

otherwise disciplined by the proper licensing authority of another state, territory, possession or country, or

a branch of the Federal Government. (10/23/18)

Navigation Commission for the Delaware River and its Navigable Tributaries No disciplinary actions taken.

Secretary of the Commonwealth – Notaries Public

Blair County Erin M. Stitt, notary commission no. 1161013, of Tyrone, Blair County, is suspended for 12 months,

stayed in favor of probation, and required to attend six hours of approved notary education and pay a civil

penalty of $500, based on findings that she failed to know through personal knowledge or have

satisfactory evidence that the person appearing before her was the person described in and who was

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executing the instrument and failed to be familiar with the duties of a notary public. (10/24/18)

Dauphin County Michelle Ann Gehret, notary commission no. 1283400, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, agreed to the

suspension of her notary commission for twelve months, such suspension immediately stayed in favor of

probation, to successfully complete a six-hour notary practice and procedure course, and to pay a civil

penalty in the amount of $750 and probation assessment fees in the amount of $600 because she failed to

know through personal knowledge or have satisfactory evidence that the person appearing before her was

the person described in and who was executing the instrument; failed to maintain an accurate notary

register by failing to record a notarization; failed to maintain an accurate notary register by failing to

record the character of the act and amount of the fee collected; failed to be familiar with the duties and

responsibilities of a notary public; and failed to be of good character, integrity and ability. (09/24/18)

Lycoming County Carl Dean Heinbach, notary commission no. 1298598, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, permanently

and voluntarily surrendered his notary commission, because Respondent failed to know through personal

knowledge or have satisfactory evidence that the person appearing before the notary was the person

described in and who was executing the instrument when he notarized a vehicle title transfer without an

individual described in and who executed the instrument being present for the notarization, failed to be of

good character, integrity, and ability to be eligible for the office of notary public by failing to require

personal appearance during a notarization, failed to be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of a

notary public in that he failed require personal appearance during a notarization and failed to notify the

Secretary of the Commonwealth of a change in address and that he no longer wished to be a notary public,

failed to keep and maintain custody and control of an accurate chronological register of all official acts by

Respondent by virtue of his office in that he failed to enter the notarial fee charged into his notary register

for each and every notarial act performed, and resigned his office of notary public in the Commonwealth

of Pennsylvania when he ceased residing and working in the Commonwealth but has yet to notify the

Secretary of the Commonwealth in writing of the effective date of his resignation. (10/11/18).

Montgomery County Teresa A. Schmidt, of Glenside, Montgomery County, permanently and voluntarily surrendered her

notary commission I.D. No. 1238548, along with other licenses registrations, certificates or permits

authorizing Respondent to practice a notary, because she failed to require personal appearance, failed to

keep and maintain an accurate chronological registry of all official notary acts, and to be familiar with the

duties and responsibilities of a notary public. (10/16/18)

Jeramy Steven Volk, notary commission no. 1299653, of Montgomery County, was revoked, based on

findings he failed to be of good moral character by making material misstatements or omissions of fact on

his application by answering “no” to having been convicted of crimes, when in fact he had a prior


Northampton County Alicia C. Clarke, notary commission no. 1211453, of Easton, Northampton County, was suspended for six

(6) months, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of no less than six (6) months of probation

and was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $500 and an assessment of $300, because Respondent failed to

keep and/or maintain a notary journal in which the notary public records in chronological order all

notarial acts performed by the notary public and Respondent lacks the honesty, integrity, competence or

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reliability to act as a notary public because she did not keep and/or maintain a notary register/journal in

which she recorded in chronological order all notarial acts she performed as notary public. (10/11/18).

Philadelphia County Lelia Hilliard, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, permanently and voluntarily surrendered her notary

commission I.D. No. 1189393, along with other licenses registrations, certificates or permits authorizing

Respondent to practice a notary, because she failed to require personal appearance, to be familiar with the

duties and responsibilities of a notary public, and failed to maintain an accurate chronological registry of

all official notary acts. (10/04/18)

Anthony Reed, notary commission no. 1232288, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was revoked,

based on findings he failed to be of good moral character, integrity by pleading guilty to Insurance Fraud,

a felony in the third degree. Respondent notarized the signatures of parties involved on a vehicle transfer,

without personal appearance of some of the parties. (10/30/18)

Pike County Mario O. Castillo, notary commission no. 1220023, of Matamoras, Pike County, agreed to the suspension

of his notary commission for six months, such suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation, to

successfully complete a six-hour notary practice and procedure course, and to pay a civil penalty in the

amount of $500 and probation assessment fees in the amount of $300 because he failed to be familiar with

the duties and responsibilities of a notary public by notarizing a vehicle title for someone other than the

owner of that vehicle and failing to record the notarization in his register; failed to maintain an accurate

notary register by failing to record that notarization in his register; and failed to be of good character,

integrity and ability. (09/24/18)

PA Board of Nursing Allegheny County Elizabeth A. Leming, license no. PN259929L, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was revoked based on

disciplinary action taken by another state and pleading guilty to crimes of moral turpitude. (03/05/18)

Crystal Marie Grippo, license no. RN656815, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was indefinitely

suspended effective April 28, 2017, and stayed in favor of probation for no less than three years, on

February 3, 2018, based upon her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (01/04/18)

David T. Kaufmann, license no. RN356004L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended for no less

than five years retroactive to September 14, 2017, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order.

(05/14/18)

Jennifer C. Tabor, license no. PN107518L, of South Park, Allegheny County, was automatically

suspended retroactive to May 17, 2018, based on violating the Drug Act. (06/27/18)

Sherrie L. Mason, license no. RN303634L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to April 19, 2018, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order.

(06/29/18)

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Kristin K. Vidovich, license no. RN575826, of Greenock, Allegheny County, was automatically

suspended based on a felony conviction under the Drug Act. (06/08/18)

Glenn E. Wilcox, license no. PN103347L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was automatically suspended

for one year retroactive to March 26, 2018, based on a misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act.

(04/20/18)

Jessica Louise Lehmann, license no. RN588081, of Castle Shannon, Allegheny County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to December 26, 2017, and assessed $800 in costs of investigation for being unable

to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of physiological or psychological

dependence upon alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or

coordination. (06/21/18)

Lisa Marie Festino, license no. TP005440B, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, agreed to the voluntary

surrender of her license to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because

she violated a lawful disciplinary order of the Board. (10/25/18)

Armstrong County Kevin Knepshield, license no. RN331563L, of Kittanning, Armstrong County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to April 19, 2018, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order.

(06/01/18)

Berks County Linda L. Irvine, license no. RN274779L, of Reading, Berks County, was suspended for no less than three

years with no less than the first 12 months to be served as an active suspension, based on her pleading

guilty to two misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude. (12/14/17)

Jaclyn Proitte Ruyak, license no. PN262816, last known of Reading, Berks County, was revoked based

on her felony convictions and crime of moral turpitude and her failure to report same to the Board.

(12/26/17)

Sandra Lee Black, license no. RN575287, of Birdsboro, Berks County, was automatically suspended for

one year based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (01/11/18)

Blair County Mary Jane Steiner, license no. PN059255L, last known of Altoona, Blair County, was revoked and

assessed a $500 civil penalty based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of

another state and failing to report it to the Board. (03/15/18)

Melissa Sue Ehredt, license no. PN273946, of Tyrone, Blair County, was suspended for no less than

three years retroactive to December 8, 2017, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order.

(05/23/18)

Bucks County Patricia Lowden Kuhn, license no. RN344569L, of Doylestown, Bucks County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than three years retroactive to October 27, 2017, based on violating the terms of a

previous Board order. (04/30/18)

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Gayle Smith McGettigan, license no. PN10428L, of Levittown, Bucks County, was suspended for six

months, with a minimum of three months to be actively served, and was required to complete eight hours

of ethics continuing education based on pleading guilty to a felony. (06/12/18)

Suzanne Tracey Zamerowski, license no. RN227926L, of Newtown, Bucks County, was indefinitely

suspended based on failure to submit to the ordered mental and physical examination. (06/13/18)

Craig E. Miller, license no. RN523762L, of Washington Crossing, Bucks County, was indefinitely


than three (3) years of probation under the Professional Health Monitoring Program, Disciplinary

Monitoring Unit, subject to the terms and conditions of the Board, because he is unable to practice

professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness or condition

or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs which tend to impair judgment or


Cambria County Susan Fry Ickes, license no. PN255673L, of Gallitzin, Cambria County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to October 4, 2017, and ordered to pay $1,200 in costs of investigation, based on being unable

to practice by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological

dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment

or coordination. (01/04/18)

Jared Lee Johnson, license no. PN288635, of Nanty Glo, Cambria County, was indefinitely suspended for

at least three months with the first month actively served and the remainder stayed to probation based on

pleading guilty to crimes of moral turpitude. (04/26/18)

Shannon Rae Boyle, license no. RN530155L, of Sidman, Cambria County, was suspended for a period of

five (5) years, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to the terms and

conditions of the Board, because she was convicted of a crime of moral turpitude in a court of this

Commonwealth. (10/25/18)

Chester County Jody L. Karr, license no. PN098670L, of Elverson, Chester County, was indefinitely suspended and

assessed a civil penalty of $500 based upon disciplinary action taken by another state and her failure to

report same to the Board. (06/27/18)

Christine M. Marzano, license no. RN564495, of West Chester, Chester County, was suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to June 6, 2018, based on having violated the terms of a previous board

order. (08/01/18)

Crawford County Jennifer Lynn Sutliff, license no. PN285543, of Meadville, Crawford County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to October 23, 2017, and assessed the $800 costs of investigation based on being addicted to

alcohol, hallucinogenic, narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

(04/27/18)

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Cumberland County Felicia Marie Barrick, license PN290967, of Carlisle, Cumberland County, was suspended for no less

than six months, ordered to complete six hours of continuing education related to ethics and pay a $1,000

civil penalty, based on pleading guilty to crimes of moral turpitude, committing fraud or deceit in the

practice or in securing her admission to such practice and failing to report criminal convictions within 30

days of the disposition or on her biennial license renewal application. (12/14/17)

Michelle Plunkett, license no. RN604492, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, was suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to April 19, 2018, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order.

(05/24/18)

Rose Umana, license nos. RN522041L and PN251165L, of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, had her

licenses revoked based on pleading guilty to felony crimes of moral turpitude. (06/14/18)

Delaware County Brittany Ann Pierdomenico, license no. PN284959, of Glenolden, Delaware County, was revoked based

on her felony convictions, having committed a crime of moral turpitude, committing fraud or deceit in the

practice of nursing and misappropriating money from a patient. (06/20/18)

Roseann Elizabeth Yarris, license no. PN277070, of Folcroft, Delaware County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to November 27, 2017, and ordered to pay the costs of investigation in the amount

of $525 based on being addicted to alcohol or to hallucinogenic drugs or narcotic drugs or other drugs

which tend to impair judgment or coordination and failure to submit to mental and physical examination.

(05/01/18)

Mary E. Patterson, license no. RN565804, of Woodlyn, Delaware County, was indefinitely suspended for

no less than three years, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of no less than three years of

probation, subject to the Board's terms and conditions, because she is unable to practice professional

nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or

physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs

which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (10/25/18)

Jeanine M. Martin, license no. RN526192L, of Wallingford, Delaware County, was indefinitely and

actively suspended for a period of no less than two years, order to pay a civil penalty of $250 and a public

reprimand will be placed on permanent disciplinary record with the Board, because she had her license

suspended or revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another

state, territory, possession or country; and failed to report disciplinary action in another state within ninety

days of the final disposition or on application for renewal of licensure, whichever is sooner. (10/25/18)

Erie County Lisa Marie Riker, license no. RN559026, of Erie, Erie County, was indefinitely suspended retroactive to

December 26, 2017, and assessed $1,100 in costs of investigation, for being unable to practice with

reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological

or psychological dependence upon alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair

judgment or coordination. (06/27/18)

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Indiana County Nicole Dawn Lickenfelt, license no. RN629089, of Blairsville, Indiana County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to December 11, 2017, and was assessed $1,100 in costs of investigation, for being

unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or

condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other

drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (06/27/18)

Lackawanna County Heather Lynn Sulz, license no. RN585979, of Old Forge, Lackawanna County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to April 17, 2018, and assessed $1,595 in costs of investigation, for being unable to

practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or

physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which

tend to impair judgment or coordination and failure to submit to a mental and physical examination.

(06/27/18)

Lancaster County Natalie Marie Sands, license no. PN275208, of Ephrata, Lancaster County, was suspended for no less

than three years retroactive to January 19, 2018, based on findings she violated the terms of a previous

board order. (07/05/18)

Joy Marie Hernandez, license no. PN267623, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was automatically

suspended for one year effective November 21, 2017, based on her misdemeanor conviction under the

Drug Act. (01/11/18)

Paul Zachary Rineer, license no. RN631554, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was suspended for no less

than five years retroactive to June 9, 2016, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order.

(05/14/18)

Megan Marie Dunn, license no. RN619201, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was automatically

suspended based on her felony conviction under the Drug Act. (12/28/17)

Natalie Joy Batdorf, license no. PN298141, of Kirkwood, Lancaster County, was temporarily suspended,

pending a hearing, on the grounds that her continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an

immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (10/12/18)

Lawrence County Diana Lynn Stephens, license no. PN268671, of New Castle, Lawrence County, was indefinitely

suspended based on receiving ARD in the disposition of four felony criminal charges. (04/26/18)

Lebanon County Christina Mae Osborne, license no. RN678761, of Lebanon, Lebanon County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to June 19, 2017, and was assessed $350 in costs of investigation, for being unable to practice

with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or

physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which

tend to impair judgment or coordination. (04/26/18)

Catherine Louise Figueroa a/k/a Catherine Coles, license no. PN279633, of Fredericksburg, Lebanon

County, was issued a public reprimand based on pleading guilty to a crime of moral turpitude. (12/28/17)

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Lehigh County Anthony Joseph Brunovsky, license no. RN657331, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was indefinitely

suspended and, after one (1) year of active suspension, can apply for a stay of the active suspension in

favor of no less than three (3) years of probation, because he is unable to practice nursing with reasonable

skill and safety to patients by reason of physical or mental illness or condition or physiological or

psychological dependence upon drugs or alcohol and violated a lawful disciplinary order of the Board

(10/25/18)

Luzerne County Dale John Kersteen, license no. RN596079, of Forty Fort, Luzerne County, was assessed $1200 in costs

of investigation and indefinitely suspended retroactive to December 11, 2017, based on being unable to

practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of physiological or psychological

dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or


David C. Racemus, license no. PN302135, of Kingston, Luzerne County, was automatically suspended based on his misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (01/29/18)

Shelly A. Zito, license no. RN319977L, of Drums, Luzerne County, was revoked based on pleading guilty

to two felonies and failure to report same to the Board. (06/13/18)

Lycoming County Lisa Marie Caccia, license no. PN300323, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, agreed to the voluntary

surrender of her license to practice as a practical nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because

she received an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony charges; and she

willfully violated any of the provision of the Board's regulations in that she failed to report an admission

into an accelerated rehabilitative disposition program within thirty (30) days of the disposition or on the

biennial renewal application, whichever is sooner. (10/25/18)

Jama Jo Debrody, license no. RN623153, of South Williamsport, Lycoming County, was suspended for

three (3) years retroactive to July 25, 2018 with such suspension stayed in favor of no less than three (3)

years of probation in the Disciplinary Monitoring Unit, because she is unable to practice professional

nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness or condition or

physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs

which tend to impair judgment or coordination and is addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic or narcotic

drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination or has become mentally incompetent.

(10/25/18)

Mifflin County Jordan P. Krepps, license no. PN274965, of Reedsville, Mifflin County, was suspended for a period of

one (1) year with the first eight (8) months to be served as an active suspension and the remaining four (4)

months to be served as a stayed suspension (i.e. probation) so long as he complies with the agreement, but

only after he files a petition requesting that the active suspension be lifted and the stay be imposed,

because he was convicted of a crime of moral turpitude in the Courts of this Commonwealth. (10/25/18)

Montgomery County Joelle Marcozzi, license no. RN594051, of Conshohocken, Montgomery County, was suspended for no

less than three years retroactive to March 2, 2018, based on violating the terms of a previous Board order.

(05/25/18)

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Cheryl Scout, license no. PN078303L, of Royersford, Montgomery County, was assessed a $525 costs of

investigation fee and was indefinitely suspended retroactive to February 22, 2018, based on being

addicted to alcohol, hallucinogenic, narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or


Courtney Leigh Smith, license no. RN556062, of Lansdale, Montgomery County, was assessed a $525

costs of investigation fee and was indefinitely suspended retroactive to November 27, 2017, based on

being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness

or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs

or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (04/25/18)

Bonnie Moore Cain, license no. PN106654L, of Limerick, Montgomery County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to August 7, 2017, and ordered to pay $525 in costs of investigation, based on




Edward J. Cunningham, license no. RN259466L, of Oreland, Montgomery County, had his license to

practice nursing temporarily suspended pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice

within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety.

(10/01/18)

Susan Nester Hoffmaster, license no. RN519940L, of Pottstown, Montgomery County, was ordered to

voluntarily surrender her license because she is unable to practice professional nursing with reasonable

skill and safety to patients by reason of mental or physical illness. (10/25/18)

Kelly Dianne Panetta, license no. RN603369, of Royersford, Montgomery County, was indefinitely

suspended for no less than two (2) years, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of no less than

two (2) years of probation, because she is unable to practice the profession with reasonable skill and

safety to patients by reason of illness, addiction to drugs or alcohol, or mental impairment (10/25/18)

Montour County Rebecca Ann Butler, license no. RN573025, of Danville, Montour County, was revoked based on her

conviction for two felony crimes of moral turpitude. (01/26/18)

Philadelphia County Melissa Lucienne Jacquet, license no. PN293231, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was assessed

$525 in costs of investigation and indefinitely suspended retroactive to December 26, 2017, based on her

being addicted to alcohol, hallucinogenic, narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or


Daniel S. Bagby, license no. RN645653, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely

suspended retroactive to August 7, 2017, and ordered to pay $525 in costs of investigation, based on him




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Bernadette Denice Birch, license no. PN274071, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was issued a

public reprimand and a $1,000 civil penalty, based upon committing fraud or deceit in the practice of

practical nursing or in securing her admission to such practice and failing to report a criminal conviction

within 30 days of the disposition or on her biennial license renewal application. (12/14/17)

Tamika Harris, license no. PN291278, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was indefinitely suspended

for no less than three (3) years, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of no less than three

(3) years of probation, unless that period of probation is extended or modified for cause by mutual

agreement of the Respondent and the Professional Health Monitoring Program, Disciplinary Monitoring

Unit case manager, subject to the terms and conditions of the Board, because she is addicted to alcohol or

hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination or has

become mentally incompetent; and she violated a lawful disciplinary Order of the Board. (10/25/18)

Schuylkill County Janice M. Matrician, license no. RN594475, of Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, was automatically suspended for one year based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act. (06/15/18)

Ramie Beth Kantner, license no. PN269947, last known of Schuylkill Haven, Schuylkill County, was

indefinitely suspended for a minimum of eighteen months, with six months to be actively served and the

remainder stayed in favor of probation pursuant to the terms of the Board order, based on engaging in

unprofessional conduct and abandoning her patient. (01/23/18)

Somerset County Brian Lee Mcfee, license no. PN275189, of Meyersdale, Somerset County, was revoked based on his

having committed a crime of moral turpitude. (06/20/18) Union County Megan Lynn Hackenberg, license no. PN280469, of Mifflinburg, Union County, was suspended for six

months and assessed a $2,000 civil penalty based on practicing on a lapsed license. (12/14/17)

Venango County Patricia Ann Healy, license no. PN276840, of Oil City, Venango County, was revoked based on her

guilty plea to misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude. (01/29/18)

Washington County Leann Sachek, license no. RN341387L, of Eighty Four, Washington County, was automatically

suspended for nine years retroactive to October 19, 2017, based on pleading guilty to nine misdemeanors

under the Drug Act. (05/04/18)

Shelley J. Lahew, license no. PN250810L, of Claysville, Washington County, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to December 11, 2017, for being addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs

which tend to impair judgment or coordination. (06/12/18)

Westmoreland County Edward L. Jones, license no. PN263019, of Vandergrift, Westmoreland County, was revoked based on his

criminal conviction and committing fraud or deceit in securing admission to practice. (04/30/18)

Desiree Pease, license no. PN258043L, last known of Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland County, was automatically suspended for one year based on her misdemeanor conviction under the Drug Act.

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(12/07/17)

Dana Renee Romonosky, license no. PN297441, of Smithton, Westmoreland County, was indefinitely

suspended for being addicted to alcohol or hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair


York County Kelly Jinno, license no. PN282617, of New Freedom, York County, was automatically suspended based

on her felony conviction under the Drug Act. (05/15/18)

Mary Steger Strausbaugh, license no. PN259781L, of Glenville, York County, was indefinitely suspended

and was assessed a $500 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by another state and failing to


Keith E. Flesch, license no. RN556373, of Hanover, York County, was suspended for a period of no less

than three (3) years and six (6) months. After a period of six (6) months, and upon petition, his suspension

shall be stayed in favor of probation, unless that period of probation is extended or modified for cause by

mutual agreement of the Respondent and the Professional Health Monitoring Program, Disciplinary

Monitoring Unit case manager, subject to the terms and conditions of the Board, because he is unable to

practice professional nursing with reasonable skill and safety by reason of mental or physical illness or

condition or dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to

impair judgment or coordination; and he violated a lawful disciplinary Order of the Board. (10/25/18)

Out of State Nettie Diana Chaney, PA license nos. RN551393 and PN264423, of Jackson, Alabama, was issued a

public reprimand and a $1,000 civil penalty, based upon receiving disciplinary action by the proper

licensing authority of another state and failing to report it to the Board and also pleading guilty to

misdemeanor crimes of moral turpitude. (12/28/17)

Jon Ryan Heilman, PA license no. RN670530, of Weirton, West Virginia, was reprimanded and assessed

a $1000 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by another state, failure to inform the Board of

same and committing fraud or deceit in the practice, or in securing his admission to practice. (06/13/18)

Carrie Lynn Vest, PA license no. RN666056, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, was assessed a $500 civil penalty

and indefinitely suspended based on disciplinary action taken by another state and failure to report same

to the board. (06/15/18)

Roy Patrick Marker, PA license no. RN571564, of Carbondale, Colorado, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to January 29, 2018, and ordered to pay the costs of investigation in the amount of $360, based

on being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of physiological or

psychological dependence upon alcohol, hallucinogenic, narcotic or other drugs which tend to impair


Cynthia L. Hopstad, PA license no. RN357531L, of Glasgow, Montana, was issued a public reprimand

and a $500 civil penalty, based upon receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of


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Kelli Diane Lovell, PA license no. PN263539, of San Tan Valley, Arizona, was reprimanded and is

required to successfully complete six hours of continuing education in medication administration based on

disciplinary action taken by another state. (06/27/18)

Katie Mills, PA license no. RN647405, of Wellsville, New York, was assessed a civil penalty of $500

and indefinitely suspended based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of

another state and failing to report same to the Board. (09/25/17)

Mitchell Eldon Blair, PA license no. RN586502, of Rutland, Vermont, was revoked based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state and failing to report it to the Board. (12/28/17)

Rochelle Elizabeth Lynn, PA license no. PN273719, of Midlothian, Texas, was indefinitely suspended

based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state and pleading

guilty to the felony of Intoxication Assault. (06/27/18)

Jessica Lynn Carr, PA license no. PN272352, of Wooster, Ohio, was issued a public reprimand and a

$500 civil penalty, based upon receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another

state and failing to report it to the Board. (01/25/18)

Mark D. Vollmer, PA license no. RN319638L, of St. Petersburg, Florida, was assessed a $500 civil

penalty and was indefinitely suspended based on disciplinary action taken by another state and failure to

report same to the board. (06/27/18)

Matthew D. Mendelow, PA license no. RN668974, of Seattle, Washington, was indefinitely suspended

and was assessed a civil penalty of $500 based upon disciplinary action taken by other states and his

failure to report same to the Board. (04/30/18)

Kelly Michelle Bauman, PA license no. RN576257, of Rosenberg, Texas, was issued a public reprimand

and a $250 civil penalty, based upon having received disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority

of another state. (12/28/17)

Linda Weigand, PA license no. RN505059L, of Phoenix, Arizona, was indefinitely suspended and

assessed a $500 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by another state and failing to report same

to the Board. (06/20/18)

Lelilani Suyat Bonagua, PA license no. RN583867, of Madison, Tennessee, was issued a public

reprimand and ordered to complete continuing nursing education for 3 hours related to documentation,

based on receiving disciplinary action taken by the proper licensing authority of another state. (03/15/18)

Janet Broomfield Johnson, PA license no. RN349477L, last known of Youngstown, Ohio, was

indefinitely suspended based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another

state. (06/23/18)

Qwazique Poole, of Sicklerville, New Jersey, was granted a license on probation for one year based on his theft offense. (06/01/18)

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Jay Toby Herington, PA license no. PN279484, of Justin, Texas, was indefinitely suspended and was

assessed a $500 civil penalty based on having received disciplinary action by the proper licensing

authority of another state and failure to report same to the Board. (01/25/18)

Stephanie Marie Laygo a/k/a Stephanie Marie Green, PA license no. RN570494 and certificate no.

SP009839, of Savannah, Georgia, was suspended for no less than five years retroactive to March 5, 2018,

based on violating the terms of a previous Board order. (05/24/18)

Monique Ruth Day, PA license no. RN615548, of Burlington, New Jersey, was issued a public reprimand

and a $500 civil penalty, based upon receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of


Frank R. Presley, PA license no. RN615456, of Fairmont, West Virginia, was suspended for failing to


Lori Braddock, PA license no. RN543336, of Mount Holly, New Jersey, was indefinitely suspended

based upon receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state. (12/28/17)

Callen Blaine Owens, PA license no. RN613784, of Canton, Ohio, was indefinitely suspended

immediately stayed in favor of indefinite probation based upon disciplinary action taken by another state

and his failure to report same to the Board. (06/14/18)

Erika Doerr, PA license no. RN510411L, of Boca Raton, Florida, was indefinitely suspended stayed

immediately in favor of probation, based on her being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety

to patients. (12/14/17)

Alyssa Mary Scheil, a/k/a Alyssa M. Gates, PA license no. RN623678, of Zimmerman, Minnesota, was

indefinitely suspended and was assessed a $500 civil penalty based on disciplinary action taken by

another state and failing to report same to the Board. (06/13/18)

Jodi L. Stephens, PA license no. RN522718L, last known of Haltom City, Texas, was suspended for


Dawn Terry-Dew, PA license no. PN291137, of Newark, New Jersey, was automatically suspended for

three years retroactive to March 20, 2018, based on pleading guilty to three misdemeanors under the Drug

Act. (05/04/18)

Lashaundra Marie Maxwell, PA license no. RN601109, of Bryan, Texas, was indefinitely suspended and

assessed a civil penalty of $1000 based upon disciplinary action taken by other states and her failure to


Shane Sackett, PA license no. PN291124, last known of Waverly, New York, was indefinitely suspended

retroactive to October 4, 2017, and assessed the $350 costs of investigation based on being addicted to

alcohol, hallucinogenic, narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

(03/16/18)

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James J. Schwartz, PA license no. RN536448, of Depew, New York, was revoked and assessed a $500

civil penalty based on receiving disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority of another state and

failing to report it to the Board. (06/14/18)

Holly Slocik Bowyer, PA license no. RN528131L and certificate no. SP010441, of Newberry, Florida,

was indefinitely suspended retroactive to October 3, 2017, and ordered to pay $1,200 in costs of

investigation, based on her being unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason

of mental or physical illness or condition or physiological or psychological dependence upon alcohol,

hallucinogenic or narcotic drugs or other drugs which tend to impair judgment or coordination.

(01/04/18)

Erika Grant-Lopez, PA license no. RN599190, of Salem, Ohio, was indefinitely suspended until and was

assessed a $500 civil penalty based having received disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority

of another state and failure to report same to the Board. (01/25/18)

Jacqueline Coleman Gabbert, PA license no. RN544721, of Texarkana, Arkansas, voluntarily surrendered

her professional nursing license, because she had her license suspended or revoked or has received other

disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state, territory, possession or country.

(10/25/18)

Mikle Demaskey, PA license no. RN582231, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, was ordered to pay a civil

penalty of $500.00 and his license will be publicly reprimanded, because he had a license suspended or

revoked or has received other disciplinary action by the proper licensing authority in another state,

territory, possession or country, and did not inform the Board of disciplinary action taken against him by

the licensing authority of another state within ninety (90) days of notice of the final disposition or on

application for renewal of license, whichever is sooner. (10/25/18)

PA Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Optometry No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Osteopathic Medicine

Allegheny County John Edward Love, license no. OS000528L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, agreed to the permanent

voluntary surrender of his license to practice as an osteopathic physician and surgeon in the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because he is unable to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery with

reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or as a result of a mental or physical condition.

(10/24/18)

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Edward W Sweeney, license no. OS004704L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, agreed to the permanent

voluntary surrender of his license to practice as an osteopathic physician and surgeon in the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, because he was convicted of a felony, a crime involving moral

turpitude, or a crime related to the practice of osteopathic medicine. Conviction includes a finding or

verdict of guilt, an admission of guilt or plea of nolo contendere, or receiving probation without verdict,

disposition in lieu of trial, or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony

charges; and he has been convicted of a felony. (10/24/18)

Berks County Dennis Erik Von Kiel, license no. OS006022L, of Kutztown, Berks County, was actively and indefinitely

suspended for a minimum period of six months and until he complies with the Board order based on his

felony convictions. (06/20/18)

Delaware County Garo Charles Avetian, license no. OS007148L, of Newtown Square, Delaware County, had his license to

practice as an Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the

grounds that his continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to

the public health and safety. (10/04/18)

Jefferson County Joseph M. Prusakowski, license no. OS003498L, of Brookville, Jefferson County, was ordered to

permanently and voluntarily surrender his license because he violated a regulation promulgated by the

board or an order of the board previously entered by it in a disciplinary proceeding. (10/24/18)

Lackawanna County Steven Joseph Kravitz, license no. OA000448L, of Archbald, Lackawanna County, was indefinitely


than three (3) years of probation, unless that period of probation is extended or modified for cause by

mutual agreement of the Respondent and the Professional Health Monitoring Unit, Disciplinary

Monitoring Unit subject to the terms and conditions of the Board, because he is unable to serve as a

physician assistant with reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or excessive use of

drugs. (10/24/18)

Lancaster County Michelle Daryanani, license no. OS017781, of Lancaster, Lancaster County, was publicly reprimanded

because she received discipline to her license from the state of Texas and did not report such discipline to

the Board in a timely manner. (10/24/18)

Montgomery County Edward J. Cunningham, license no. KO000513, of Oreland, Montgomery County, had his license to

practice Osteopathic Medicine temporarily suspended pending a hearing, on the grounds that his

continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health

and safety. (10/01/18)

Philadelphia County Ratna Cook, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was granted a license on indefinite probation for being

guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct. (06/19/18)

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Out of State Gary A Matusow, license no. OS005195L, of Vineland, New Jersey, was suspended for a period of 14

months, with such suspension immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to the Board’s terms and

conditions, because he had a license to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery revoked or suspended or

had other disciplinary action taken, or an application for a license refused, revoked or suspended by the

proper licensing authority of another state, territory or country. (10/24/18)

PA Board of Pharmacy

Centre County Kevin E. Gilliam, license no. MSG003608, of State College, Centre County, was temporarily suspended,

pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued practice within the Commonwealth may be an

immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety. (10/26/2018)

Chester County Jeffrey T. Dinh, license no. RP043178L, from Chester Springs, Chester County, was suspended for no

less than three months based upon procuring or attempting to procure any drug by fraud, deceit,

misrepresentation or subterfuge, engaging in grossly unprofessional conduct and incompetence, gross

negligence or other malpractice, of the departure from, or failure to conform to the standards of

acceptable and prevailing pharmacy practice. (05/25/18)

Philadelphia County Luis E. Bendezu L.M.T., license no. MSG002682, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, had his license

to practice massage therapy temporarily suspended, pending a hearing, on the grounds that his continued

practice within the Commonwealth may be an immediate and clear danger to the public health and safety.

(10/25/16)

Out of State AmEx Pharmacy, of Melbourne, Florida, was granted a Pennsylvania permit on probation for one year

based upon disciplinary action in other states. (04/19/18)

PA Board of Physical Therapy No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Podiatry Out of State Marc Benjamin Kamenitz, PA license and registration no. SC004363L, of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, had a

public reprimand placed on his permanent disciplinary record with the Board and paid a civil penalty of

$875, because he failed to comply with the continuing education requirements to renew his Doctor of

Podiatric Medicine license and registration as Respondent was seventeen and a half hours short of the

minimum fifty total hours of continuing education required for the renewal of his license and registration.

(10/17/18)

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PA Board of Psychology

Washington County Beverly Rose, unlicensed, of McMurray, Washington County, must immediately cease and desist from

performing any activity requiring a license to practice as a psychologist or performing any other activity

which requires a license issued by the Psychology Board unless and until the Board issues the appropriate

authorization to practice the profession; assessed a civil penalty of $2,000 and costs of investigation of

$750 because she engaged in the practice of psychology or offered or attempted to do so or held out to the

public by any title or description of services incorporating the words “psychology,” “psychological,” or

“psychologist.” (10/15/18)

Real Estate Commission

Chester County Amanda Jane Milton, license no. RS316099, of Phoenixville, Chester County, was assessed a civil

penalty of $1,000 based on failing to notify the Commission within 30 days of her misdemeanor


Montgomery County Meghan Cianfarini, license no. RS341847, of Meadowbrook, Montgomery County, was granted a

probationary license through completion of her criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines, and/or

restitution. (12/08/17)

William P. Lewis, license no. RS341845, of Elkins Park, Montgomery County, was granted a

probationary license through completion of his criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines, and/or


Philadelphia County Jasmine Parker, license no. RS341848, of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, was granted a probationary

license through completion of her criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines, and/or restitution.

(12/08/17)

Out of State Stephen Schweizer, PA license no. RS341846, of Rio Grande, New Jersey, was granted a probationary

license through completion of his criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines, and/or restitution.

(12/08/17)

PA Board of Speech-Language and Hearing Examiners No disciplinary actions taken.

PA Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors

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Dauphin County Matthew Robert Wagner, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was denied licensure based upon being unable

to practice with reasonable skill and safety. (07/02/18)

Linda C. Fitzgerald, license no. SW123294, of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, was assessed a $300 civil

penalty, based upon departing from or failing to conform to the standards of acceptable and prevailing

practice and engaging in unprofessional conduct. (08/09/18)

PA Board of Vehicle Manufacturers, Dealers and Salespersons Allegheny County Vernon J. Vereen, license no. MV167199L, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was assessed a $2,000 civil

penalty and suspended for two years based upon his felony conviction and having made a material

misstatement in his application for licensure. (08/10/18)

Joshua A. Lobelsohn, license no. MV259103, of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, was granted a

probationary license through the completion of his criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines

and/or restitution. (12/21/17)

Butler County Crystal L. Spreng, license no. MV227135, of Cabot, Butler County, was assessed a $1,500 civil penalty

and indefinitely suspended for no less than two years based upon being convicted of a felony. (01/05/18)

Delaware County Brad A. Ross, license no. MV259102, of Aldan, Delaware County, was granted a probationary license

through the completion of his criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines and/or restitution.

(12/21/17)

Lackawanna County Mark Shoemaker, license no. MV233450, of Scranton, Lackawanna County, was revoked based on

pleading guilty to numerous felonies and misdemeanors. (03/08/18)

Lebanon County Manuel E Ricar Nuesi, license no. MV249689, of Lebanon, Lebanon County, was suspended for a period

of two (2) years, such suspension to be immediately stayed in favor of probation subject to the terms and

conditions of the Board; and he was ordered to pay a civil penalty of $1,000, because he convicted, or

entered a plea of guilty, or entered a plea of nolo contendere in a court of competent jurisdiction in this or

any other state or Federal jurisdiction of forgery, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses,

extortion, conspiracy to defraud, bribery, odometer tampering or any other crime involving moral

turpitude while his current license is in force or within five years prior to the application for or issuance of

a license. (10/23/18)

Lehigh County Josue T. Vega, license no. MV197808, of Allentown, Lehigh County, was assessed a $500 civil penalty

and indefinitely suspended based upon pleading guilty to crimes of moral turpitude. (08/10/18)

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Lycoming County Justin J.L. Johnson, license no. MV238250, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, was revoked based on

pleading guilty to numerous felonies and crimes of moral turpitude. (12/28/17)

Kaddian Motors LLC, license no. VD031074, of Williamsport, Lycoming County, was levied a civil

penalty of one thousand dollars and an assessment for the costs of investigation of nine hundred seventeen

dollars and twelve cents, because they engaged in unprofessional conduct and employed a vehicle

salesperson who possessed a lapsed license to sell and advertise vehicles. (10/23/18)

Tioga County Curtis P. Fuhrman, license no. MV259441, of Mansfield, Tioga County, was granted a probationary

license through the completion of his criminal probation and payment of all costs, fines and/or


Warren County Anthony T. Pollaro, license no. MV259444, of Garland, Warren County, was granted a probationary

license for no less than two years based on a previous criminal conviction. (01/31/18)

Westmoreland County Edward Thomas Maholic, Jr., license no. MV063882L, of Youngwood, Westmoreland County, was

levied a civil penalty of $1,000 and publicly reprimanded because he pled guilty to a misdemeanor

relating to the profession. (03/30/18)

York County Junior Gonzalez, license no. MV235152, formerly of York, York County, was indefinitely suspended

based on felony convictions and crimes of moral turpitude. (03/08/18)

Out of State Edward C. Kelso, PA license nos. MV099687L and MV201916, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was levied a

civil penalty of $10,000 and was revoked based upon pleading guilty to felonies and crimes of moral

turpitude. (08/10/18)

Felix V. Ozuna, PA license no. MV180093, of Woodhaven, New York, was levied a civil penalty

of $1,000 and revoked for his guilty pleas to three felony crimes of moral turpitude. (08/10/18)

Anthony M. Sherman, PA license no. MV217422, of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, was assessed a $5,000

civil penalty and had his license revoked based on practicing on a suspended license. (08/10/18)

PA Board of Veterinary Medicine No disciplinary actions taken.

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